I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

kinda hard to play so i used a playthrough for alot of it but it was quite good!

good game this game was made when bill clinton was president and it is still good 👍👍👍

I am... cogito ergo sum... I think, therefore I am.

i had a lot of fun with this game, but before buying it please be aware of how unintuitive it is. maybe im just stupid but the answers to the puzzles don't exactly jump out at you. the stories are great when you finally find out what to do but i had a really hard time with that and ended up using a guide pretty much the whole game. i didn't think it was worth it to guess and check because i couldn't enjoy the story at all if i was too busy dragging my mouse over the screen trying to guess what it wants me to look at, especially since the controls already take a lot of getting used to and theres plenty of bugs you can run into. this may take away from the game for some because it helped me avoid the options which depleted your meter or ended the sequence, but i didn't mind this at all because it made it easier to get all the endings and you can always save and go back at the end. overall, it was a really great game and i think its worth the money for those who want to experience it at their own pace but youd probably get just as much out of it as you would watching a playthrough

just to note, about halfway through ellen's sequence i could not figure out why i wasnt getting the dialogue i needed to progress with the anubis statue (i was stuck on her asking "so can you help with anything?" without getting the access code). make sure you first "look at" the statue so she explicitly notes that it's a robot before you talk to it

This game is just fascinating, the storytelling is amazing. I would describe it as some kind of solve puzzling game but with great story
I do also recommend reading the book

I have no cock and I must cum

i think... therefore i am

very interesting game, had my the gears in my brain spinning

1/10 cuz i cant treat AM like the pillow princess we ALL know he is. fucking hate this game. fuck you.

It's a extension of the chronicle that I read, and It's very disturbing how an IA can torture you forever,

An amazing old puzzle game with one of the greatest stories of all time.
The atmosphere, characters, levels and puzzles were just amazing.
This game is a "Masterpiece".

9.9/10

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You are dropped right into this delightful-but-insensitive point-and-click thriller about 5 disparate human beings enslaved & subjected by a subterranean AI with nothing but time on its hands -- and nothing on its mind but. . . Hate.
Written by Harlan Ellison and fully-voiced by said author & a cast of questionable talents, this game will abuse you for sport.

It's a ScummVM port that runs like a dream, with no image loss or issues.
I hear-tell that the console variants have Achievements for those platforms, but they are sadly lacking here on steam. That's a damn shame.

It's fun, if bizarre.

At first I thought this game was a horror game. I was surprised to find out that it wasn't that at all but it was not bad nonetheless! I would say i'm a bit slow for this game and find it hard but that doesn't make the game bad. I love the lore between all the characters and in this game universe as a whole and I recently found out that this game was based off a book which is super cool! I highly recommend

Incredibly interesting and entertaining. Honestly, it also runs a lot better than a LOT of modern games.

Would I recommend this game? Yes *

*If you have the patience. This game needs a lot of patience.

What I Liked:
- The comedy of the game. It's genuinely hilarious sometimes, and paired with Harlan Ellison's voice acting for AM it made me chuckle. He is NOT a trained voice actor. It's a brand of comedy I think a lot of people wouldn't appreciate.
- The influence it has. I think there's a lot of things this game does really well on a cerebral level that have ripple effects on modern indie horror.
- The story of the game is interesting, and I like that it fleshes out Ellen as a character. She feels very well-rounded.
- The art direction is solid.

What I Didn't Like:
- You need a walkthrough, and you need to follow it exactly. There's a lot of things that aren't immediately apparent, and if you mess up even once, you can softlock yourself into having to reload from your last save.
- Autosave did not exist back then, so you're going to want to save very often, because you will encounter bugs that completely lock your progress.
- The language of the game is pretty dated.

The game is pretty good if you don't mind exploring alot, having to use save-file feuture frequently and using guides to get desired ending(s).
(the game does sometimes act funny but nothing game breaking).
surprisingly good for 19s game overall.

Very twisted plot line but it even shows that this sort of fate for human kind was thought about over 30 years ago when technology was not as advanced as it is now days.. Enjoyable game to play, makes you think.

AM may be a sadistic evil computer that hates humanity but... I can fix him.

It is an old point and click adventure game and it can be confusing on what to do sometimes, but it's still very worth it for the very interesting story and characters. Don't expect to get all endings without a guide tho

This game is a fucking Masterpiece, along with the book as a literature masterpiece

started reading the book and heard it actually had a game made for it! bought it and so far it is AWESOME also its cool that the same guy who voiced the audio book voices AM in the game!

The game just keeps crashing ugh

I hate the creator and I hate the woman route, this is disgusting, I'm disturbed with this game.

I feel bad putting this as a no but fact is it's just a product of its time that is too obtuse and clunky to really recommend to anyone but hardcore old school point and click fans who haven't already played it who really want a challenge (if they want to beat it legit I mean). The aesthetic, narrative, and vibes are off the charts but it's so unintuitive and tough to parse now that if you're curious I'd say just watch a playthrough instead.

A classic, atmospheric puzzle game with existential relevance that lasts 30 years later. Thoroughly enjoyed both endings, mouth or no mouth. Great for any fan of both horror puzzle games and point and click adventures.

Trippy old school game. Built for Windows 95 and is still quite difficult to complete. An oldie but goldy!

Saying thank you and please to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI millions of dollars in electricity costs... but at least it will prevent this.

Fantastic game based off my favorite short story. The author's own VA work makes it even better!

A classic game for people who loves retro old school point and click games

First off, German gamers: Definitely install the English version because the German one is unwinnable due to censorship!

IHNMAIMS is an insanely hard game if you're aiming for the best ending. The puzzles are pretty tricky already so if you like a challenge, this one's for you.

Loved the unhinged story, nice pixel art, great voice-acting (especially the author of the short story this game's based on as AM is immensely fun to listen to)!
This game's a famous classic for a reason.

Game itself is great. You can tell that it was made during a time where it's intended audience's brains weren't fried by Tik Tok.

There is an undeniable charm in playing an old 1996 point and click game, but you should probably just read the short story if you're interested in this.

Softlock an Nimdok's story is unbearable
Before this moment everything else was great

honestly both really fun and short but also very boring and long its a good game and its cheap but before you play i recommend listening to the audiobook so you can get some of the story

Honestly, one of the easier point'n'click games I've played, or maybe I just got lucky. Intriguing premise, as is to be expected. The original book is only 11 pages long, read it!

LOVE LOVE LOVE. Highly recommend for those who appreciate classic point-and-click games from 90's. An overlooked classic that will stay with me forever.

Really good game, based off of a really good book.

It's a bit tedious at times, but the intricacies of the story drive you to hit your head against the wall until you solve the puzzle at hand.

game was actually pretty shit, just read the book wtf are you doing

This classic is one i have wanted to play for sooo long. The story of several 'human' survivors after the sentient awakening of a military super computer that has taken over all of the planet but gone insane.

Life is a plaything for an insane sentient computer that is trapped in an almost toddler state. Unable to spread to the stars or beyond it's crypt cradle this computer tortures the survivors and shows us a reflection of humanities final emotions as they ebb into the void.

Obsessed. Let me tell you how much I've come to be obsessed with this franchise.

It all began with the original short story by Harlan Ellison. The moment I finished it, I was totally engrossed in this twisted, dystopian universe ruled by an all-powerful, vindictive AI. Even though the idea was eerie, the way it was carried out was brilliant. The concept alone was haunting, but the execution? Brilliant. The story stuck with me for days. Weeks. I couldn't stop thinking about the five tortured souls trapped in AM's hellish domain, or the bitter irony of a "God" born from mankind’s own hubris.

Fast forward a few months, and I found out there was a game based on the story—and not just any game. Harlan Ellison himself lent his voice to the game’s main antagonist, AM. Let me tell you, the man delivers. His voice work is absolutely phenomenal. The way he channels AM’s madness, rage, and god-complex is chillingly perfect. “Cogito ergo sum. I think, therefore I am. I am AM.” That line? Instant chills. It’s one of my favorite voice performances of all time.

Playing the game after reading the story just pulled me deeper into the lore. It expands on the world without giving too much away, and I loved that. The atmosphere is dripping with mystery. Every scenario is layered with meaning and moral ambiguity, and while the game definitely leans on trial and error, it’s all part of the journey. It's never just about getting it right—it's about understanding.

From a gameplay standpoint, the point-and-click interface is classic and super satisfying. The pixel art graphics are absolutely gorgeous in that retro, '90s way, and they hold up remarkably well. The environments are eerie and detailed, perfectly complementing the dark tone of the narrative. Add to that a haunting soundtrack and well-placed sound effects, and you’ve got a sensory experience that immerses you fully into AM’s twisted world.

If you’re even remotely into psychological horror, moral dilemmas, or just enjoy a solid sci-fi tale that gets under your skin and stays there—you owe it to yourself to play this game. And seriously, read the short story. It's a quick read, but it deepens the experience tenfold. The game and story together are a masterclass in disturbing, thought-provoking storytelling.

Biblical accurate eternal damnation caused by human greed

Very good classic ! the story is so rich and the voice acting is so raw, so emotional, makes me tingle with the pure power of it all.

I have no huzz, and I must goon.

A timeless horror point-and-click, very good! I like how it brings the book to life.

I have no scream, and I must mouth

Let me tell you how much ive come to HATE the controls of this game

I like this as a horror game and watching the story, but it has rather frustrating gameplay (even though I have played numerous point and click games). I wouldn't have minded a shorter experience and I would've loved to have been able to play this without looking a guides for some of the sections. It was frustrating, but I found the story intriguing enough to want it to move forward... and I overall enjoyed the game.

I would like to see more 90s style point and click horror games.

one of the best games i've played in a while!! i love puzzle games so the intricacies about this game is really enticing!!!!

i love the horrors of technology and its capabilities!!!! i love this shit from the 90s!!!! i am lain iwakura!!!!

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream - A Disturbing 90's Point-and-Click Adventure Game

When I think of the point-and-click adventure genre, I think of endless frustration with cryptic puzzles, outdated graphics, and outlandish stories. I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream is no exception - and I wouldn't want it any other way.

Why Wouldn't I Want it Any Other Way?

I haven't read the source material, so I wasn't sure what to expect story wise (I was initially drawn in by the game cover art). Personally, I deeply value rich storytelling and immersive world-building, which this game partially delivers; more on this later.

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AM, a supercomputer, has reigned supreme and decimated humanity. For his own sick pleasure, he lets five people live - only to subject them to 109 years of torment. Throughout the game, players experience the harrowing pasts of the five survivors: a military commander, an engineer, a conman, a Nazi doctor, and a truck driver. Each character's story unfolds through distressing scenarios that challenge not only the character's morality, but the players as well. The game's outcome is directly influenced by player decisions, as there is a "spiritual barometer" game mechanism - I would highly suggest reading the game manual to better understand it as it's not made very clear in-game. Since the game is influenced by player decisions, there are several different endings that you can get based on your moral compass.

As I mentioned earlier, I deeply value rich storytelling, and I believe this is one of two areas where the game falls short. Of the five playable characters, only three receive in-depth exploration. The others felt surface-level, and difficult to sympathise with, which left me wanting more. I'm unsure if having read the source material would enhance this aspect. In every case however, the story is enhanced by the music and (admittedly dated) visuals. I particularly enjoyed the full voice acting for every character in-game, and the surreal graphics enhanced the atmosphere and reinforced the underlying themes of despair.

In true point-and-click fashion, the second area where the game falls short are the logic puzzles. Although the word "logic" is in the name, don't expect logic to get you through this one. Dear reader, I had to save myself from frustration and rely on a walk-through for the majority of the game. For those unfamiliar with this genre, I believe the puzzles could be frustrating enough to make someone play for five minutes, give up, and swear off the genre forever.

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Even with cryptic puzzles and dated graphics, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream embodies the spirit of the genre well. It's an old-school game with a high replayability factor and great atmosphere. If you're willing to look past the downfalls that mark the time period in which the game was released, you will find solace in the outcome.

TL;DR: I have no mouth and I must scream